Question 1

what is the definition or description of: light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Bothered by light: Light sensitivity or photophobia means when the bright light or sun bothers your eye.  This can be from very dry eye with cornea surface issue, corneal scratch or ulcer, and eye inflammation from iritis. This happens due to iris spasm.  Iris is like an aperture of camera  open and close based on the light intensity.

Question 2

migrain symptoms for light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Migraine criteria: Sensory disturbances such as photophobia (i.e., light sensitivity) and phonophobia (i.e., sound sensitivity) are common and both of these criteria must be present if used for the diagnosis of migraine. Another important characteristic of migraine is that routine physical activity, or even head movement, often aggravates the headache. See a headache specialist.

Question 3

does minocycline increase light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Minocycline: Yes, any tetracycline related antibiotic can increase risk of sunburn. Doxycycline gives the most sun sensitivity problems.

Question 4

how do glasses look and are there contacts that protect you from light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Sorry but no: I'm sorry to say, there are no contact lenses that treat photophobia ( light sensitivity). Just sunglasses, which happen to work quite well. Best of luck and feel better.

Question 5

dim vision and light sensitivity, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See an Eye MD: If you have an eye problem, an eye physician is a really good place to go.

Question 6

what causes sound, smell and light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: The sensitivities can be part of the migraine experience, and, if you have headaches, this all fits together quite appropriately.  Other problems might cause these sensitivities, and, if questions arise, a physical exam and routine blood screens might be useful.  Some allergies and medication reactions could do this also.  Might also be associated with emotional reactions.

Question 7

how often and for how long should i be taking atropine drops for iritis?  when should the discomfort and light sensitivity go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You probably are seeing an ophthalmologist (I hope not an optometrist) for this potentially serious medical condition.  Atropine helps by relaxing the internal eye muscles and also helping to prevent internal adhesions (synechia) between the iris and the lens.  Atropine helps as long as the inflammation continues which depends mostly on the response to steroids which I assume you are also taking.

Question 8

i have light sensitivity in my eyes, what to do?

Accepted Answer

A few causes: for light sensitivity, which would be difficulty to determine without an eye exam. It could just be dry eyes, but there could also be inflammation in your eyes causing you to be light sensitive. See an eye doctor for an exam and they can help determine the cause and recommend the appropriate treatment. Be well.

Question 9

can zoloft (sertraline) cause sun light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline) effects: Zoloft (sertraline) is used to treat depression and Anxiety.
Its side effects can be- Abnormal vision and visual disturbance.

It may cause Photophobia- abnormal sensitivity to or intolerance of light.

Photophobia may also be caused by eye inflammation, lack of pigmentation in iris, or other diseases.
See Ophthalmologist for Diagnosis.  
 
See Psychiatrist, discuss benefits and side effects of Zoloft (sertraline); Therapy

Question 10

does retinitis pigmentosa lead to light sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Light sensitivity, particularly for bright or glaring light, is common with rp. Other symptoms can include night blindness, decreased peripheral vision, decreased central vision, slow adjustment from dark to light (and vice versa), and blurred vision.

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